Why the study?
Does ramipril reduce aortic systolic pressure more than atenolol?
Does ramipril reduce aortic systolic pressure more than atenolol?
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The greater clinical benefit of ramipril over atenolol may be explained by a greater reduction in central aortic systolic pressure rather than just brachial blood pressure.
Hirata et al. (2005) studied this question.
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